This design began with a request to creat a cowl that was warm and cozy but didn’t “bunch up” at the neck. After experimenting with a number of possible construction techniques, including Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Pi Shawl, this faux-Mobius cowl/shawlette was born. It has wedges of short row garter stitch interspersed with a simple four row lace pa...

This snuggly cowl is a good introduction to mitered squares and a great way to use up a few bits of leftover yarn. I used a multicolored yarn with three solids for highlights. You could use all solids or a different color for every square. Pick colors to match your winter coat, your eyes or your car! The choice is yours.

This quick scarflette uses crunchy texture and easy color play to add fun and interest to the knitting and the wearing. The pattern uses all of the MC of Vista so if you want it longer you will need more than one skein of that. Or, get creative and use the other two yarns to make it longer.

When I saw this yarn I knew it had to be a cozy cowl. The simple lace design keeps it interesting to knit and the color contrast stripe adds some zing. As always you are free to experiment with color--all one color, each stripe a different color…Have fun!

My friend Carol, a dog walker, asked for a warm hat that would fit her largish head. I got to work and the result is a versatile hat that looks good on everyone who tried it on. The stretchy rib pattern makes for a custom fit. Try it yourself, even if you don’t have a dog!